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Christopher L. Simmons

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 3136340
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Professional summary


Christopher Lee Simmons, who also goes by Chris Simmons, Christopher Lee Simmons, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Christopher has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases


Chris Simmons | Christopher Lee Simmons

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 16, 2021 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 103848
Portland, ME
Past

January 2, 2020 - July 14, 2021

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148477
PORTLAND, ME
Past

November 3, 2015 - December 31, 2020

BMO ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 106466
San Diego, CA
Past

December 8, 2014 - December 31, 2019

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146711
Manhattan Beach, CA
Past

March 11, 2011 - August 12, 2014

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 11, 2011 - August 12, 2014

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

BD
CRD#: 2908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 8, 2009 - December 31, 2009

NEUBERGER BERMAN MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 5493
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 27, 2009 - August 12, 2014

NEUBERGER BERMAN MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 5493
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 2008 - November 24, 2008

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 2, 2005 - December 18, 2007

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 17507
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 2, 2005 - January 1, 2008

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 13, 2002 - February 3, 2005

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

March 3, 1999 - January 17, 2002

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(10/19/2021)
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Alaska
(9/28/2021)
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Arizona
(10/19/2021)
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Arkansas
(10/12/2021)
RR
California
(9/17/2021)
RR
Colorado
(10/7/2021)
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Connecticut
(9/17/2021)
RR
Delaware
(9/27/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/21/2021)
RR
Florida
(10/26/2021)
RR
Georgia
(10/21/2021)
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Hawaii
(10/21/2021)
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Idaho
(10/18/2021)
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Illinois
(10/27/2021)
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Indiana
(9/24/2021)
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Iowa
(9/16/2021)
RR
Kansas
(9/17/2021)
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Kentucky
(9/23/2021)
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Louisiana
(10/20/2021)
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Maine
(9/17/2021)
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Maryland
(9/20/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/5/2021)
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Michigan
(9/28/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(9/23/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(9/29/2021)
RR
Missouri
(9/20/2021)
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Montana
(10/4/2021)
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Nebraska
(9/23/2021)
RR
Nevada
(10/7/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/30/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(10/19/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(9/23/2021)
RR
New York
(10/29/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(9/20/2021)
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North Dakota
(11/19/2021)
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Ohio
(9/17/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/27/2021)
RR
Oregon
(9/22/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/17/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico
(9/17/2021)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/23/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(9/23/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(10/19/2021)
RR
Texas
(9/22/2021)
RR
Utah
(9/17/2021)
RR
Vermont
(9/23/2021)
RR
Virgin Islands
(10/18/2021)
RR
Virginia
(9/16/2021)
RR
Washington
(9/23/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(10/18/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/21/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(9/27/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/16/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


QD
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848 / SEC#: , 8-52323

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Phone number
(866) 251-6920
Established
Delaware since 01/21/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848Portland, ME 04101

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